Wheeling Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 27th November 2025 - Sun 30th November 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Wheeling, West Virginia
- Price $18.40 - $39.60
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for the Wheeling Turkey Trot, a festive celebration of fitness and community spirit happening from November 27th to November 30th, 2025, in Wheeling, Ohio! This exciting event kicks off on Thanksgiving Day with a 5K run/walk and a 1K Children's Fun Run, both taking place at the Alma Grace McDonough Center on the Wheeling University Campus. Early risers can enjoy packet pickup starting at 7:00 AM, followed by the lively 1K Fun Run at 8:30 AM, and the main 5K event launching at 9:00 AM.
Participants will have the chance to win fantastic prizes in a random drawing, and all 5K registrants who sign up by November 16th are guaranteed a stylish long sleeve t-shirt. After the race, indulge in complimentary snacks and refreshments while celebrating your achievements with fellow runners. Can't make it in person? Join as a "Pardoned Turkey" for virtual participation and still secure your event t-shirt. Don’t miss out on this uplifting event that promotes healthy living and community connection—register today and make the Wheeling Turkey Trot a memorable part of your Thanksgiving festivities!
Participants will have the chance to win fantastic prizes in a random drawing, and all 5K registrants who sign up by November 16th are guaranteed a stylish long sleeve t-shirt. After the race, indulge in complimentary snacks and refreshments while celebrating your achievements with fellow runners. Can't make it in person? Join as a "Pardoned Turkey" for virtual participation and still secure your event t-shirt. Don’t miss out on this uplifting event that promotes healthy living and community connection—register today and make the Wheeling Turkey Trot a memorable part of your Thanksgiving festivities!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE WHEELING TURKEY TROT: 5K RUN/WALK & 1K CHILDREN'S FUN RUN!
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations with a spirited community event that supports the Wheeling Parks and Recreation mission: "to build healthy communities through people, parks, and programs.
EVENT DETAILS:
* DATE: Thursday, November 27th
* LOCATION: Alma Grace McDonough Center, Wheeling University Campus
SCHEDULE:
* 7:00 AM: Packet pickup and registration open at the McDonough Center
* 8:30 AM: 1K Childrens Fun Run
* 8:30 AM: Packet pickup and registration close
* 8:45 AM: Begin to line up at the start
* 9:00 AM: 5K Run and Walk
EXCITING EXTRAS:
* Participants in the 5K will have a chance to win fantastic prizes in a random drawing.
- After the race, enjoy complimentary snacks and refreshments inside the McDonough Center, where you can mingle with fellow participants and celebrate your accomplishments.
* Long sleeve t-shirts are guaranteed for participants of the 5K who register by November 16th. Be sure to register early to claim your shirt!
VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION: Cant join us in person? No problem! Sign up as a "Pardoned Turkey" to participate virtually and secure a stylish event T-shirt. Your T-shirt will be available for pickup at packet pick-up, on race day at the McDonough Center, or at the Parks and Recreation office starting December 2nd.
AWARD CEREMONY: Celebrate your achievements at our awards ceremony, held immediately after the race inside the McDonough Center.
PACKET PICK-UP INFORMATION:
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP (RECOMMENDED): Pick up your race packet at the Parks and Recreation Office located at 10 Hunter Avenue, Wheeling, WV 26003 on the following dates:
* Tuesday, November 25th 12 PM 7 PM
* Wednesday, November 26th 9 AM 1 PM
DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION: Registration and packet pick-up will also be available at the McDonough Center from 7:00 AM 8:30 AM on race day.
Join us for a fun-filled morning of fitness, community spirit, and celebration! Dont miss outregister today and be part of the Wheeling Turkey Trot!
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations with a spirited community event that supports the Wheeling Parks and Recreation mission: "to build healthy communities through people, parks, and programs.
EVENT DETAILS:
* DATE: Thursday, November 27th
* LOCATION: Alma Grace McDonough Center, Wheeling University Campus
SCHEDULE:
* 7:00 AM: Packet pickup and registration open at the McDonough Center
* 8:30 AM: 1K Childrens Fun Run
* 8:30 AM: Packet pickup and registration close
* 8:45 AM: Begin to line up at the start
* 9:00 AM: 5K Run and Walk
EXCITING EXTRAS:
* Participants in the 5K will have a chance to win fantastic prizes in a random drawing.
- After the race, enjoy complimentary snacks and refreshments inside the McDonough Center, where you can mingle with fellow participants and celebrate your accomplishments.
* Long sleeve t-shirts are guaranteed for participants of the 5K who register by November 16th. Be sure to register early to claim your shirt!
VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION: Cant join us in person? No problem! Sign up as a "Pardoned Turkey" to participate virtually and secure a stylish event T-shirt. Your T-shirt will be available for pickup at packet pick-up, on race day at the McDonough Center, or at the Parks and Recreation office starting December 2nd.
AWARD CEREMONY: Celebrate your achievements at our awards ceremony, held immediately after the race inside the McDonough Center.
PACKET PICK-UP INFORMATION:
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP (RECOMMENDED): Pick up your race packet at the Parks and Recreation Office located at 10 Hunter Avenue, Wheeling, WV 26003 on the following dates:
* Tuesday, November 25th 12 PM 7 PM
* Wednesday, November 26th 9 AM 1 PM
DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION: Registration and packet pick-up will also be available at the McDonough Center from 7:00 AM 8:30 AM on race day.
Join us for a fun-filled morning of fitness, community spirit, and celebration! Dont miss outregister today and be part of the Wheeling Turkey Trot!
Races
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Wheeling Turkey Trot 5k
Incl. $4.60 Fee & Long Sleeve Performance T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$39.60
CLOSED -
Pardoned Turkey (Virtual Race)
Incl. $4.60 Fee & Long Sleeve Performance T-Shirt
$39.60
CLOSED -
Children's Fun Run
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$18.40
CLOSED
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